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Urinary System
The urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and sphincters, allows us to expel waste from our body. Ask questions about this vital system here.
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could be the that the foods you are consuming are high in sulphur, or a medicine containing sulpha could be the cause.
What best describes the main function of the kidneys?
The kidneys are organs with several functions.
They are an essential part of the urinary system and also control the balance of: electrolytes, maintenance of acid-base balance, and regulation of blood pressure.
They filter the blood, and remove wastes which are diverted to the urinary bladder. In producing urine, the kidneys excrete wastes such as urea and ammonium; the kidneys also are responsible for the reabsorption of water, glucose, and amino acids.
The kidneys also produce hormones including calcitriol, renin, and erythropoietin.
http://wiki.answers.com/What_is_a_function_of_the_kidney#ixzz18hXtaIK4
Why won't a urethra dilate in the head of a penis?
There is no reason for it to dilate. It is not like the vaginal muscles in a female reproductive system. It won't dilate because there is nothing going in or coming out (except urine and bodily fluids, but nothing needs to dilate for those to leave the body).
Why do people get their urethra stretched?
The urethra can be subject to narrowing. The stretch methods are to assure the passage stays open and allows for urine to pass through.
Would a urinary tract infection cause vaginal redness?
Sometiimes the infection affects both he bladder and the vagina. And some vaginal infections make it very sore when you pee. Get checked by a docotr.
Does urethrorrhea mean bleeding from the urethra?
I would say no, it's not normal and to get it checked by a doctor. But how can you tell where it's coming from? It may just seem that way.
I new kinda that would be your answer,but it definetly is comin from there,i feel the warm flow,like im urinating comin from there and from where the blood is on the pad,its for sure,thanks for your response
It could be a symptom of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. I had a dear friend who literally bled from her belly button, and this was the case with her. Please go to a DR.
I am having the same problem since three months. For the past three cycles I had bleeding from urethra, it stops once my period ends. From the next day I get some watery discharge and it is slightly yellow in color. Also I find that my urethra is swollen and the swelling has been increasing since three months.
Is this serious? I had googled a lot to find the cause of this problem but could not find a relevant one. Can someone help?
FinalUrethral bleeding is NEVER a good thing , period or not. It can indicate anything from a bladder or kidney infection,to a uterine tear from a coil-type contraceptive , to cancer. I really don't mean to be an alarmist ,but your health , your future reproductive health or even you life may be at stake. This is a sign with myriad possibilities, none of them good .Please go to the doctor ASAP or ER if severe or painful.PLEASE!
What would cause the body to release more water through the excretory system?
Water would be released by the excretory system primarily to maintain the tonicity of the salt solution in the blood and other body fluids. Less salts means that less water is needed.
A second reason that water would be excreted (as sweat) would be to lower the body temperature to normal (in hyperthermia and fever).
A third reason is caused by certain diseases and compounds in the diet. The body will attempt to flush the offending chemicals from the intestines (this is one form of diarrhea).
Losing salt through the skin
Why an infant urinate where likes?
Because he/she has not yet learned how to control their bladder. As a result of this, they will 'go' where they like.
It probably isn't common. Talk to your father or visit the doctor (if the parents ask why, just say something private - they will get the hint).
If you have bladder trouble you are not alone there is one boy in my class and he always wets himself and cluntching his bladder.in fact his wee and poo is so bad that once a week he goes to a bladder hospital
What causes water retention during the day and multiple trips to the bathroom through the night?
This is the typical pattern which occurs when you suffer from allergic water retention due to food intolerances. Basically some of the foods you are eating are not getting completely digested. Small particles are ending up in your bloodstream, where they attract white blood cells which produce inflammation. If this inflammation affects your kidneys, they will have difficulty working, so you will retain water. When you have not eaten for a while (i.e. at night) your kidneys get the chance to recover so that is why you have to keep getting up at night.
This kind of water retention cannot be treated with diuretic medicines. You need to follow the Waterfall Diet to find out what foods are causing this problem otherwise it could get worse.
What are the components of the renal tubule as they are encountered by filtrate?
proximal continuous tubule
loop of henle
distal continuous tubule
How often should an 18 month baby pee?
It all depends on the babies genes, height, and weight. So look at those factors and see !
Can swallowing semen cause kidney stones?
Highly unlikely. Kidney stones are causes by higher concentrations of urea, of which there is very little in semen. Go ahead and have fun and don't worry about stones.
The fatty tissue surrounding the kidneys is important because?
stabilizes the position of the kidneys by holding them in their normal position
What would cause a pungent odor and a waxy film on top of the water in the commode bowl?
Because we use commodes for both urine and feces, seeing this waxy film can be confusing. If a person has a gallbladder problem, there will be more fats in the waste. Physicians often refer to gallbladder disease as the "3F" because GB disease affects "female, fat and 40" (that comment isn't meant as offensive, but "3F" is a simple way to remember facts.) GB affects more women than men; more often in age 40 or over; and in women who are overweight. The person may have upper right belly pain after eating fatty foods. The pain can go "straight through" the body to about bra level at the bottom of the right scapula. If this description fits someone in your home, have them talk to the doctor. A simple ultrasound can confirm GB disease. A medication can help add bile salts when taken with meals. Unless pain is very severe, surgeons usually won't do surgery until it's really bad.
For the toilet, most of it should flush away. If you still see a film, use some gritty cleaner, like Comet. Just don't use other products together or you can cause deadly fumes. Make sure the person who has GB disease understands they should flush immediately after using the toilet. They can even sprinkle Comet along the bowl at the water level so less of the fat clings to the bowl.
Do girls pee out of their buts?
No girls do not pee out of their Butts, if that was what you were asking :)
Can chronic kidney disease get better with honey and cinnamon?
Chronic kidney disease should not be treated with honey and cinnamon. It is unlikely that they will hurt your kidneys, but they won't really help it either.
The movement of substances from the blood into the renal tubules is called?
Secretion
Secretion is the process by which substances move into the distal and collecting tubules from blood in the capillaries around these tubules.
